Calahonda52 wrote: » This whole market is completely unregulated as to the claims being made so I would not be buying on line. You need bricks and mortar so as you know what you are getting and kniw wher h can get replacement filters. U aldo need an additional tap so as uts jyst fir drinking, otherwise u will be replacing the filters rapido. I would start off with one, u can always add the others. Look for the volume of water each one will process before filter needs replacing.
lgk wrote: » Save yourself a fortune and get a Brita jug filter and keep that in the fridge.
sky6 wrote: » It depends if you want to filter all water or just drinking water. If just Drinking then you will need a second Tap. Maybe an RO system is what you need. But you can get single filters to just remove Chlorine. I wouldn't be spending any more than 200 ish E for what you need.
Rataan wrote: » I already did that! I found it was totally useless. The water tasted exactly the same out of the Brita jug as it did straight from the tap. Anyway, you have to replace the jug filters every month, so the annual cost of filter changes for both systems probably works out roughly the same.
antiskeptic wrote: » 1) Are you sure you've given the filter time to bed in per instructions? Taking chlorine taste out is straightforward for a Brita 2) You have to change it when the chlorine taste comes back - forget about the auto timer gimmick on the lid 3) Beware if you've kidney problems. You get extra potassium via the filter which kidney disease might not like.
lgk wrote: » If it tastes exactly the same, you're doing something wrong. As antiskeptic says, the filters last a lot longer than a month. Filters in the under sink options will need to be replaced as well, and will likely cost more.
volku wrote: » I have my rainwater harvested since August 2014. We use mineral water Tipperary for drinking, cooking, etc. Rainwater is used for washing, washing machines and toilets. It is filtered with 5 micron filter plus UV lamp. You cannot imagine how soft and nice in touch it is. Unexpectly last January 2015 was pretty dry and my tank 3000litres lasts only 2 weeks with no rain. We were backed to mains water (like in swimming-pools) my and my wife's flareing skin got extremely dry, my little son (4 y.o.) got spots on his face etc. Same effects as many other people's faces. and you are told it is psioriasis,, eczema or some genetic sh*t. It is not Google "chlorinated water and health" or "fluorinated water and health" Do not ever drink tap water!!! to save my rainwater I use the mains water for flushing the toilets and washing my car ONLY. MAINS WATER IS A CHEMICALLY POISONED. and now we are also asked to pay for it... DO NOT SAVE ON YOUR CLEAN AND SAFE WATER SAVE ON DOCTORS and IRISH WATER BILLS
Zuzi wrote: » Isn't for all those reasons that she is looking for filters? I'm doing the same kind of research. We are going to pay water now, so I don't want waste other money buying mineral water (which I never know where is really coming for). At the moment me and my partner are spending 12 euros per week for mineral water, plus we have to add the water bill on it. I suppose would be better spend around 250 euro for a good filtration system. I believe the 5 filter RO would be the best option since is removing the chlorine as well as the fluoride. what do you think guys?
lgk wrote: » Brita say to change the filters every two months, but unless you drink a lot, they will last a lot longer. If the Brita filter doesn't remove the taste for you, you might be best sticking with bottled water as many of the under sink options don't claim to remove any more chlorine than the Brita filters do. Argos do a 6 pack for €23.44, you'll get cheaper online, and even cheaper generic cartridges. Most under sink units recommend an annual service to include filter replacements @ €100-140.
cerastes wrote: » Im not so sure it'd be as cost effective, I currently use a Brita filter, but dont keep the jug in the fridge, mostly as it doesnt fit and would strain the door, if it did, plus the hassle of lugging a big jug in and out. We keep a smaller jug in the door with filtered water. There is definitely a taste difference with the water we filter, but like you, Im interested in a seperate water filter, Id like it high enough to fill jugs that sit on the counter beside the tap too. Do they? I used to go by the digital indicator till it broke, even replacing the battery myself but the indicator failed after that anyway. How long should a filter last, I did give it a month but was testing longer, 2 months acceptable? I cant tell any taste difference even now. Im a bit concerned about whats going on in the filter, plus mine is out on the counter which is sometimes under the sun. Usually we use this water to cook and make tea/hot drinks, I think there is a noticeable difference to using the tap water directly. The stuff we drink as water or added to diluteable is cooled in the fridge. They do? 2 months, where do they say that? mine were lasting me a month by the indicator, but I was pushing that longer, how much do you consider they will last and why? Any further use for the contents of the filters in a rain water harvesting system or can they be regenerated in any way for that purpose, at the worst I can hardly see them causing problems there. Id still have thought replacing a filter for a single tap would be better than replacing in a jug, usually those filters are larger, but my main concern would be getting a reliable source to obtain the filter and ensuring the quality and ability of the filter to remove contaminants, any standards to that? Im sure there are good cheap options available online, but its just to ensure their authenticity. On a side note, I didnt think RO was considered normal or healthy for water to be consumed as its missing essential elements? I read something about it recently but have no link. Id definitely consider it for cleaning rainwater though along with UV.
cerastes wrote: » On a side note, I didnt think RO was considered normal or healthy for water to be consumed as its missing essential elements? I read something about it recently but have no link. I'd definitely consider it for cleaning rainwater though along with UV.
gutteruu wrote: » Sorry to jump in. Was thinking of getting one of these myself this week and I'm wondering what the big difference between the 2 below is? I want to get rid of Trihalomethanes and chlorine mostly (our area is very bad for these).AQUAPHOR SOLO B - 99 quidAQUAPHOR CRYSTAL SOFTENING - 165 Euro
cerastes wrote: Id consider getting something like the top one which is a filter, the second one is a softener (but looks like it has a filter also) which reduces the hardness of the water, it affects the properties of minerals in the water to reduce their ability to form scale I believe, but my understanding of that is it affects the minerals chemically. The prices of the filters seem steep, but I wonder how you determine the filter life, its given as 4000 and 6000 litres, do you then have to add a flow meter onto the line??? I wondered if there was a way to tell when my Brita or Generic Brita filters had done as much filtering as they could, I had considered the build up of contaminants over time might make the water taste different but I havent noticed, at least the effectiveness of the filter must be reduced, but is there a potential problem with bacteria in the filter element? or creating a worse situation that not filtering at all? I'll see how it goes in the end and look out for reviews of any of the products, but I might end up looking for something like that in a replacement fridge with a filter and where the contents are cooled, although I had thought that kind of filter might be generic but possibly more expensive to replace being associated with a fridge, plus for cooking you dont need to reheat chilled water.
Dtp1979 wrote: » @aah yes You have extensive knowledge and at times I'm finding it hard to keep up. A few questions, -Is standard mains tap water good enough in your opinion to drink everyday? -I've been told RO systems are bad to drink from because it removes all minerals from the water? -by adding a re-mineralising cartridge, do this make the water much healthier and better to drink? - is RO water better for you than mains water?
aah yes wrote: » mains water all round is the best commonly sourced water we have had access to for millions of years, where if you drink it you are not likely to get ill next day or next week, and as long as no boil water notice and no lead pipes etc, should be grand apart from aesthetics on some public supplies - chlorine etc. choices for filters are plentiful for chlorine removal, bacteria safeguard, fluoride removal etc. adding mineralising cartridge will do nothing in my technical, ethical, sensible, overall, all round view. people eat food. people get 100% minerals from food. introduction of bottled waters with minerals in decades gone by is a marketing sales sham, waffle fest. bottled waters of varying tastes are a handy selection when you are on hols or out and about, why not. RO certainly better than mains water, absolute guarantee, also more so well water, or spring water, or rain tank water etc
Dtp1979 wrote: » So RO is fine to drink without the re-mineralisation cartridge? What state does the RO leave the treated water in, after it's been filtered through all the stages?
Dtp1979 wrote: » Very helpful. Thanks. You mentioned earlier that that there's a unit that dumps a lot less waste water than normal models? Which unit is it and how often have filters to be changed?
aah yes wrote: » Compare Brita jugs to the best and most cost effective under sink plumbed systems ... Brita described as basic jug filter for around €20 to €40, with 0.2 litre approx filter media, lowish grade loose carbon filter material, with €6 per month filters, 12 filters a year, 60 filter changes over 5 years at €390 total running costs. ... Aquaphor Crystal described as ultra high level triple filter for around €99 to €199 DIY, with 1.5 litre approx filter media, super high grade carbon block mesh filter material, with €0 per month filters, can last zero changes to 5 years at €0 total running costs.
aah yes wrote: » (Brita 930 employees / Aquaphor 2100 employees.)
lgk wrote: » Some fine sales pitch there... From your numbers, you seem to be choosing the worst case scenario for Brita Vs. best case for your alternative... But Britas cost around €15, buy a pack of filters and you're paying ~€4.50 per filter. Cheaper generics are available too. If you're only after getting rid of the fluoride taste, then a filter will last 3, and most likely 6+ months. Don't get how this should be of any relevance to anyone. Dacia employ a lot more people than Aston Martin, so Dacia is better?
